Abia Public Procurement Bureau undergoing transformative changes – Oluebube Chukwu

The Abia State public procurement Bureau is currently undergoing transformative changes aimed at promoting transparency, accountability and efficiency in government transactions.

The Senior Special Assistant to the Abia State Governor on Due Process, Dr Oluebube Chukwu, who disclosed this while speaking on the significant strides being made in the state’s procurement and due process systems, stated that the office is working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the vision for the New Abia is realized.

Dr Chukwu made public that the Bureau is currently registering vendors and tractors, explaining that it is designed to streamline procurement activities and open the door for more private sector participation in government business.

He further announced the introduction of the development of a State Procurement Index and a Procurement Journal to institutionalize best practices.adding that an e-procurement portal, that would digitize procurement processes and reduce bureaucracy will soon be launched.

“We have created 11 departments and brought on board trained professionals who are committed to their duties daily”, he revealed.

The Due Process Boss disclosed that the Bureau is actively issuing certificates of no objection and other procurement documentation that were previously non-existent.

“All of these reforms are in line with Governor Alex Otti’s vision to not only transform the physical infrastructure of the state but also to rebuild systems and processes for good governance”, Dr Chukwu noted.